12 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Try During Dry January

A colorful mocktail made with an easy mocktail recipe to try during Dry January.
Owen Henn
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So, you’ve leaned into Dry January, but it’s Saturday night and you’re missing that little treat you usually have to wind down after a long week. Fear not! There are some wonderful mocktails that are super simple to make and taste great when you sip them from your favorite cocktail glass. 

Dry January is all about resetting and recalibrating your relationship with alcohol. It can be a great way to explore other drink options that are tasty and fresh but don’t pack the extra calories or adverse health effects that alcohol brings with it. 

Try a few from this list of mocktails and perhaps you’ll even find one you can enjoy throughout the year to cut back on your drinking long-term. 

In this blog, we’ll teach you how to make the following: 

Let’s get shaking!

1. Classic virgin mojito

A classic virgin mojito, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

Perk yourself up this January and imagine sinking your toes into the sand with a frosty, fresh mojito in hand. This virgin version is refreshing, minty, and perfect for satisfying your taste buds without the alcohol. 

Ingredients:

  • Fresh mint leaves

  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • Ice

  • Club soda

Instructions: Muddle mint leaves and lime wedges with the sugar at the bottom of a glass. Add ice and top with club soda. Stir and garnish with extra mint leaves for a fresh kick and tropical paradise vibes. 

2. Sparkling ginger lemonade

Sparkling ginger lemonade, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

This mocktail packs a punch of ginger with the tartness of lemonade for a bubbly treat that will warm your throat and calm any tummy issues you may have lingering this January. 

Ingredients:

  • Fresh ginger (sliced)

  • 1 cup lemonade

  • Sparkling water

  • Ice

Instructions: Add a few slices of ginger to a shaker filled with ice. Pour lemonade over the ice and shake to release the ginger flavor. Strain into a glass and top with sparkling water. Enjoy!

3. Virgin dark ‘n’ stormy

A virgin dark 'n' stormy, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

The bite of ginger beer combined with the sweetness of molasses makes this a bold and warm mocktail that will warm you up during the dark days of January.

Ingredients:

  • Ginger beer

  • 1 tsp molasses

  • Lime wedge for garnish

  • Ice

Instructions: Add ice to a glass and pour in the ginger beer. Stir in molasses until well combined and garnish with a lime wedge. This tastes best out of your favorite mule mug!

4. Tropical paradise punch

Tropical paradise punch, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

Look, we’re all trying to survive this long winter and pretend we’re anywhere warm, so why not lean in and pretend you’re on a private island by combining these terrific tropical flavors. Tiny umbrellas are encouraged! 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pineapple juice

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 1 tsp coconut milk

  • Ice

  • Pineapple slices for garnish

Instructions: Mix pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut milk in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

5. Cucumber mint cooler

A cucumber mint cooler, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

This is a perfect mocktail for a post-workout cooldown as it’s light, hydrating, and crisp. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cucumber (sliced)

  • Fresh mint leaves

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Ice

  • Sparkling water

Instructions: Muddle cucumber and mint leaves in a glass. Add lime juice and ice, then top with sparkling water. Stir and enjoy this refreshing blend. 

6. Strawberry basil lemonade

Strawberry basil lemonade, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

Sweet strawberries combined with tangy lemonade and fragrant basil create a truly satisfying drink reminiscent of your favorite summer garden fragrances. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup strawberry puree

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • 1 cup lemonade

  • Ice

Instructions: Add strawberry puree—which can be made from adding fresh or frozen strawberries to a blender—and basil leaves to a glass filled with ice. Pour lemonade over the mixture and stir well. 

7. Apple cinnamon fizz

An apple cinnamon spritz, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

Perhaps you’re a fall fan and are looking for something a bit cozier. This mocktail has the comforting taste of autumn with a bubbly twist.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • Sparkling water

  • Cinnamon stick

  • Ice

Instructions: Fill a glass with ice and pour apple cider over it. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a cinnamon stick because literally everything is better with a cinnamon stick garnish. 

8. Virgin piña colada

A virgin piña colada, , an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

You can still enjoy the creamy, tropical flavors of a piña colada without the rum and get in a fruit serving with this delicious mocktail.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup coconut milk

  • ½ cup pineapple juice

  • Ice

  • Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions: Blend coconut milk, pineapple juice, and ice until smooth. Pour into a frosted glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.

9. Blueberry lavender spritz

A blueberry lavendar spritz, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

The unique blend of blueberries and lavender is as relaxing as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup blueberry juice

  • 1 tbsp lavender simple syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar

    • 1 cup water

    • 2 tbsp dried lavender

  • Sparkling water

  • Ice

Instructions: Prepare your lavender simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and dried lavender in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and turn off the heat, allowing the lavender syrup to steep and cool. Strain out the lavender and pour the syrup into an airtight glass container. Once the syrup has cooled, combine 1 tbsp with the blueberry juice in a glass with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently to enjoy. 

10. Peach iced tea sparkler

A peach ice tea sparkler, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

This twist on a classic iced tea features the sweet, summery flavor of peaches that will just tickle your senses and bless your heart this Dry January. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brewed peach tea (chilled)

  • Sparkling water

  • Ice

  • Peach slices for garnish

Instructions: Pour chilled peach tea into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a peach slice. 

11. Grapefruit rosemary refresher

A grapefruit rosemary refresher, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

You can still enjoy the creamy, tropical flavors of a piña colada without the rum and get in a fruit serving with this delicious mocktail.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup grapefruit juice

  • 1 tbsp rosemary simple syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar

    • 1 cup water

    • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves

  • Fresh rosemary sprig

  • Ice

  • Sparkling water

Instructions: Prepare your rosemary simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and fresh rosemary in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and turn off the heat, allowing the rosemary syrup to steep and cool. Strain out the rosemary and pour the syrup into an airtight glass container. Once the syrup has cooled add it to an ice-filled glass and pour grapefruit juice over it. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a rosemary sprig. 

12. Virgin Mary

A virgin mary, an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January.

If you’re hosting a brunch with your friends this January and want to give yourself and your attendees a non-alcoholic option, this Virgin Mary is the way to go. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup tomato juice

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)

  • Lemon wedge

  • Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions: Mix tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a glass. Add ice, stir, and garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge. 

Closing out

Dry January doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. With these 12 easy mocktail recipes, you can indulge in flavorful, refreshing drinks while staying alcohol-free. These beverages are perfect for a number of occasions and prove that mocktails can be just as enjoyable and sophisticated as their alcoholic counterparts. Give them a try and make your Dry January deliciously memorable!

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Owen Henn

Following a University rowing career, Owen first stumbled into a yoga studio thinking he’d never enjoy it and emerged with a new, healthy obsession and profession (in addition to his work as a hospital dietitian for children with diabetes). His workouts are fun and accessible, challenging students to find their edge and celebrating whatever that looks like.